BEx Variables as "Default Values" in Webi reports (BO 4.1 SP3)

Hello All,

We are on BO 4.1 SP3.

I have an issue where we have  Characteristic value Variables in Bex queries which have some "Default Values"  defined at BEx.

However these are not being treated as filters at Webi reports based on BICS Connection.

I have come across an SAP note :

1854601 - BEx Variables that were specified as "Default Values" are
no longer being treated as filters in Webi reports.

This note is applicable to Environment : SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform 4.0 SP04 - Patch 12

Has anyone faced this issue in 4.1 ?

Any inputs will be appreciated.

Thanks & Regards